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Stanley Cup Finals Should be a Boon for Florida Sports Betting
2024/06/03
The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals will face off starting on Saturday, June 8. And the season’s crowning matchup ensures it will be a banner series for the Florida sports betting. After beating out the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Florida Panthers will make their second consecutive appearance in the Stanley […]
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is Set Up to Become Attractive Texas Sports Betting Alternative
2024/06/02
Will Texas sports betting be legalized anytime in the near future? Many experts and industry insiders think so. In fact, DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins recently said he’s “optimistic” Texas sports betting will be legalized in 2025. Couple those comments with the sale of the Dallas Mavericks to casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp, and you […]
Will Underage Gambling Concerns Prevent California Sports Betting Legalization?
2024/06/01
As online sports betting in the United States continues to become more popular, the stands against it are growing louder. This is perhaps most true on the subjects of California sports betting as well as Texas sports betting. Both the Golden State and Lone Star State profile as top three USA sports betting markets. Naturally, […]
Will Shohei Ohtani Translator Scandal Impact the Future of California Sports Betting?
2024/05/28
Could the recent illegal gambling scandal involving the former interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, wind up impacting the timeline for California sports betting to get legalized? This question is, for now, unanswerable. And it’s important to note that no one factor or scandal will determine the fate of sports betting […]
Governor Kevin Stitt Responds to Latest Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalization Failure
2024/05/28
The latest attempt to legalize Oklahoma sports betting recently failed. And though the end result is hardly unexpected, Governor Kevin Stitt has taken exception to the outcome. “I’ve studied what other states have done, and there’s [38] other states that have a sports betting system, and so we can see exactly how that’s set […]
Do Regulators Need to More Aggressively Monitor Kansas Sports Betting Usage?
2024/05/28
When Kansas sports betting went live in September 2022, it was met by plenty of opponents. Fast forward to May 2024, and little has changed. Financially speaking, the launch of sports betting in Kansas is a success. Month-to-month fluctuations in business persist, but the state has added more than $15 million in gambling revenue nearly […]
Opposition to South Carolina Sports Betting Remains Strong
2024/05/28
Here’s hoping that you’re not holding your breath for the legalization of South Carolina sports betting. Because it sounds like it’s not happening anytime soon. To some extent, this is a roundabout way of saying another legislative season has come to pass without a bill that would legalize sports betting in South Carolina. For the […]
Idaho Sports Betting Outlook Remains Unknowable as Gambling Expansion Slows Across United States
2024/05/28
If you thought 2024 would bring any type of progress for the outlook on Idaho sports betting, well, you might want to think again. The future of sports gambling in the Gem State remains as unpredictable as ever. And really, this might be putting it kindly. “Unpredictable” suggests that the state of sports betting in […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Operators Failed to Attend Roundtable on Gambling Limits
2024/05/24
Massachusetts sports betting regulators are not thrilled with the majority of operators in the Bay State after they failed to attend a recent roundtable scheduled to address gambling limits. The meeting took place on Tuesday, May 21. Though attendance was not considered mandatory, state officials are “angered” and “frustrated” after missing out on what they […]
Indiana Online Sportsbook Closes Its Doors for Good
2024/05/23
Unibet has officially shuddered their Indiana online sportsbook operations. Officials and customers, of course, knew this day would come. Unibet, which was founded in 1997 and is based out of Malta, announced they would be closing their Indiana online sports betting services last year. They officially shut down as of April 2024, at which time […]
Despite Another Failure, Hawaii Sports Betting Makes Progress in 2024
2024/05/22
For a fleeting moment, it looked like Hawaii sports betting might get legalized in 2024. And then, not unexpectedly, it fell apart. In many ways, this is par for the course when it comes to sports betting in Hawaii. Multiple efforts have flopped in the past. Failure is the expectation. Naturally, this raises the question: […]
Pro Sports Teams Officially Submit Petition to Put Missouri Sports Betting on November Ballot
2024/05/22
A petition led by pro sports teams in the Show-Me State that would put Missouri sports betting on the November 2024 electoral ballot was officially submitted earlier this month. So, what happens next? We wait. And wait. And perhaps wait some more. Rallying the required number of signatures and submitting the petition to get sports […]
Will Legalization of Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Require Constitutional Amendment
2024/05/21
Ever since Wisconsin sports betting launched in November 2021 at tribal operated brick-and-mortar locations, the focus has remained on expansion. Mainly, most want to know when Wisconsin online sports betting will also be legalized. Of course, many have wondered—and continue to wonder—whether on-site sports gambling in the Dairy State will ever meaningfully expand. As […]
DraftKings CEO 'Optimistic' Texas Online Sports Betting will be Legalized in 2025
2024/05/21
Will Texas online sports betting be legalized by 2025? At least one prominent person thinks so. That person is DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins. He conveyed his optimism during a recent earnings call with shareholders. Why exactly does he think online sports betting in Texas will soon be legal? Here’s what he had to say, as […]
The Expansion of Kentucky Sports Betting Could be Barometer for Rest of USA Market
2024/05/21
Another sportsbook has officially joined the Kentucky sports betting market. Circa Sports’ mobile wagering services went live in the Bluegrass State on May 14, making it the eighth retail sportsbook in Kentucky. Its debut is both a big deal for the parent company and the state. Does “big deal” equate to a good move? That’s […]
Are Restrictions on Ohio Sports Betting Advertisements About to Become the New Norm in the USA?
2024/05/16
It seems Ohio sports betting officials may have started a trend. The Buckeye State remains at the forefront of those concerned with the frequency and scale of sports gambling advertisements. It is something the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has discussed on numerous occasions. It’s also a focus that aligns with how officials have regulated […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulators Could Add Bay State to USA-Wide Self Exclusion Program
2024/05/15
As the Bay State looks to join the mounting number of places attempting to combat problem gambling, Massachusetts sports betting officials are expected to consider joining a voluntary self-exclusion program. These initiatives are pretty standard on a state-by-state basis. Plenty of casinos and states with legal sports betting have voluntary lists to which prospective gamblers […]
The Reason Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Failed in 2024
2024/05/15
Another Georgia sports betting bill has officially flopped. The fallout, as always, has people asking one question: Why? In previous years, failure to legalize sports betting in Georgia has often come down to a lack of bi-partisan support. For most proposals, the approval of sports gambling in the Peach State will require a constitutional amendment. […]
It May be a While Before Delaware Online Sports Betting Undergoes Expansion
2024/05/15
When Delaware online sports betting launched to close out 2023, it rolled out with an incredibly limited setup. Just one parent online sportsbook in the United States is currently up and running. The operator in question is Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the company behind brands such as BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet. On some level, this […]
A 2024 Connecticut Sports Betting Has Yielded Some Troubling Results
2024/05/12
A 2024 Connecticut sports betting study conducted by Gemini Research has revealed some alarming findings that could, and should, impact how the state regulates wagering in the future. Among the main conclusions from the process: Problem gamblers are estimated to represent half of the state's sports betting volume despite accounting for roughly just 2 percent […]
Calls to Gambling Help Hotline Have Reportedly More Than Doubled Since Florida Sports Betting Relaunch
2024/05/12
Since the return of Florida sports betting at the end of 2023, there has reportedly been a substantial increase in calls to problem gambling hotlines. According to FOX 35 in Orlando, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling has found that the “number of potential gambling addicts is on the rise” in the Sunshine State. This, […]
Officials are Considering Changes to Ohio Sports Betting Licenses
2024/05/12
Significant changes may be coming to the process of obtaining—and retaining—Ohio sports betting licenses. The measure in question is aimed at approved sports gambling providers in the Buckeye State who have yet to activate their operations. If the Ohio Casino Control Commission approves this initiative, it would effectively strip the dormant operators of their license. […]
There will Officially be No Legalization of Alabama Sports Betting in 2024
2024/05/12
Another Alabama sports betting attempt has officially failed. Technically speaking, it failed a while ago. The Senate removed the Alabama sports betting provision from a larger state lottery bill and sent it back to the House of Representatives for approval. However, there was hope that sports wagering could make it back onto the bigger proposal, […]
Churchill Downs and FanDuel Sportsbooks Set Kentucky Derby Betting Records
2024/05/09
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will go down as a banner betting event for some of the top sportsbooks in the United States. This year’s race marked the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill. It was also the first since general sports betting in Kentucky went live. And though it’s been mere days since […]
Sportsbook CEO Believes Nebraska Online Sports Betting will be Legalized in 2026
2024/05/08
Despite recent efforts to expedite the process, there will be no Nebraska online sports betting in 2024. However, one industry employee believes the Cornhusker State will change their tune by 2026. Lance Morgan is the CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc, the parent company of WarHorse Gaming in Nebraska, has been pretty open about the future of […]
High Speed Rail Project Offers Californians Easier Access to Legal Sports Betting
2024/05/08
Californians are on track to have easier access to legal sports betting. No, we do not come bearing news that sports betting in California is about to be legalized. That’s off the table for 2024. A sports gambling bill never even hit the House or Senate floors during this year’s round of legislative sessions. Most […]
Bizarre Arrest Threatens Fate of 2024 Minnesota Sports Betting Bill
2024/05/08
This year’s already tenuous attempt to legalize Minnesota sports betting may officially be over following the arrest of state Senator for Nicole Mitchell. No preamble is needed here. Let’s dig into all the necessary details. Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell at the Center of Controversy Mitchell, a democrat from Woodbury, was recently charged with breaking […]
The Push for Texas Sports Betting and Casino Legalization in 2025 is Already Underway
2024/05/07
New Dallas Mavericks majority owner Miriam Adelson has reportedly given millions of dollars to a political committee that could end up advancing the issue of Texas sports betting and casino legalization. As the figurehead of the family that controls Las Vegas Sands Corp, Adelson and company are clearly most interested in the legalization of casinos […]
Hard Rock CEO Says Florida Sports Betting Business is Doing 'Good'
2024/05/07
Even after Florida sports betting relaunched in December 2023, the speculation over the future of gambling in the Sunshine State has never once abated. Sure, everyone is quick to recognize that the reintroduction of sports betting in Florida is a big deal. Operations were shuddered amid the ongoing legal battle for two years. But that […]
Tribes and Online Sportsbooks Seem Ready to Tackle California Sports Betting Issue Together
2024/04/28
It seems the California sports betting dialogue is making real progress for the first time in roughly two years. Will the latest development lead to actual legalization in the next couple of years? It’s much too early to say. And even if it wasn’t, this remains a delicate issue. Remember, back in 2022, the legalization […]
Hard Rock CEO Offers Pointed Thoughts on the State of Florida Sports Betting
2024/04/28
Is Florida sports betting on the verge of being overturned, again, if and when its current case gets heard by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)? Will we see online sportsbooks in the United States beyond Hard Rock Bet enter the market in the near future? Has the relaunch of sports betting in […]
It May Still be a While Before Texas Sports Betting Gets Legalized
2024/04/28
Are you among those anxiously waiting on the legalization of Texas sports betting? Well, get ready to…potentially keeping waiting Most understanding sports betting in Texas is off the table until at least 2025. That’s when the Lone Star State’s legislature next meets. At that time, sports gambling talks are bound to dominate the agenda. Not […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Decline to Fund Push for Nebraska Online Sports Betting Legalization
2024/04/22
The push to legalize Nebraska online sports betting in 2024 is officially over. This news comes as some surprise. Bigwigs across the industry teamed up to conduct a poll determining voter interest level in Nebraska online sports betting. That survey inevitably showed 57 percent of respondents supported the legalization of online sports betting in the […]
Will the Rise of Online Gambling Ever Culminate in Legal Idaho Sports Betting?
2024/04/22
Believe it or not, a national spotlight is starting to make its way over to the Idaho sports betting scene. Or rather, a focus is being cast upon the absence of one. To be sure, this increase in scrutiny over sports betting in Idaho is not originating from inside the state itself. Lawmakers in the […]
Are Oklahoma Sports Betting Efforts in 2024 Headed Toward Another Letdown?
2024/04/22
Things are not looking good on the Oklahoma sports betting front. Granted, this will not come as a major surprise to anyone who has closely followed the legislative process. Two bills that aim to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma have appeared on the table for deliberation. And make no mistake, there is a real interest […]
Familiar Issue Threatens Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Efforts
2024/04/22
The outlook on Minnesota sports betting legalization in 2024 officially doesn’t look so good. Again. This cycle seemingly repeats itself every year. Legislation that legalizes sports betting in Minnesota starts to gain bi-partisan traction in the House and Senate. Optimism mounts. Then, it halts. Policymakers reach stalemates and crossroads and spend time haggling over details […]
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game Spotlights South Carolina Sports Betting Void
2024/04/22
The absence of South Carolina sports betting is far more conspicuous these days. Indeed, this is partially because legal sports gambling is so prevalent. Thirty-eight states have now green lit some form of sports betting, and even more expected to follow. On top of that, most of these places have approved of online sportsbooks in […]
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas Officially Secures Kansas Sports Betting License
2024/04/22
A new operator is set to join the Kansas sports betting market. The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska is now authorized to offer sports betting in Kansas following a recent vote of approval by the state legislature. This green light for the Iowa tribe comes roughly 18 months after sports betting launched in September […]
New Poll Shows Voters May Not Favor the Legalization of Missouri Sports Betting
2024/04/14
Another roadblock to the legalization of Missouri sports betting has emerged to start 2024. For so long, a lack of support among members of the Senate has been considered the biggest obstacle to gambling expansion in the Show-Me State. More specifically, repeated filibustering from Senator Denny Hoskins has scuttled Missouri sports gambling hopes on a […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Market Adds Another Retail Sportsbook
2024/04/14
The Kentucky sports betting market continues to expand. This is par for the course inside the Bluegrass State. Since sports betting in Kentucky launched in September 2023, the offerings have undergone plenty of expansion. Not only have they broadened their market of wager types and events, but they added new bookmakers, including some of the […]
Fewer Young People Than Expected May be Participating in Massachusetts Sports Betting
2024/04/14
Despite initial concerns to the contrary, a recent poll may show that Massachusetts sports betting is not particularly prevalent among the younger demographic in the Bay State. The study in question was conducted by the CommonWealth Beacon. They waited until online sports betting in Massachusetts was live for an entire year before attempting to see […]
Another Tribe is Approved to Offer Wisconsin Sports Betting
2024/04/14
Another Wisconsin sports betting option may soon be in the cards. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have apparently been approved to offer sports gambling services in the Badger State. Similar green lights have been given to other tribes in the state. As it stands, though, only three casinos offer sports […]
There will be No Legalization of Georgia Sports Betting in 2024
2024/04/14
Another attempt to legalize Georgia sports betting has officially failed. The state legislature adjourned for the year without coming to an agreement on one of the sports gambling proposals set before them. Some will be inclined to paint the stalemate as progress. After all, a bill that would have legalized sports betting in Georgia made […]
California Sports Betting Could Be Legalized By 2026
2024/04/08
With 2024 legalization out of the question, will California sports betting get the stamp of approval in time for the 2026 electoral ballot? At least one key stakeholder thinks so. Speaking with Compliance+More, Indiana Gaming Association Chairman Victor Rocha said that “retail sports betting will be back on the ballot in California in 2026, with […]
West Flagler Associates Files Florida Sports Betting Brief to Supreme Court of the United States
2024/04/08
The fate of Florida sports betting is now officially in the hands of the Supreme Court of the United States. West Flagler Associates, the plaintiffs attempting to overturn the Sunshine State’s sports gambling compact with the Seminole tribe, submitted a brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) last week. Among other things, […]
Dallas Mavericks Ownership Launches Petition to Legalize Texas Casino Gambling
2024/04/08
A petition recently launched in partnership with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks majority owner, Las Vegas Sands Corp, would legalize the commercialization of Texas casinos. The move, which was considered inevitable, would also open the door for the legalization of sports betting in Texas. As always, though, the question remains the same: Will this attempt to […]
Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Reportedly Fell to Start 2024
2024/04/08
The latest Ohio sports betting revenue report for February 2024 was recently released. And, well, the results weren’t so hot. Especially for a month supposed to be buoyed by betting on the Super Bowl. According to the report from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), which oversees sports betting in Ohio, revenue in February fell […]
Multiple Obstacles Still Stand in the Way of Alabama Sports Betting Legalization
2024/04/08
The legalization of Alabama sports betting in 2024 is starting to desperately want for hope. Can the Crimson State salvage their latest effort to amend and expand their gaming laws? That’s the question interested stakeholders are asking. And it seems as if we’ll get our answer soon enough—no matter what that answer may be. Two […]
Houston Texans Trade for Stefon Diggs Raises Texas Sports Betting Interest
2024/04/04
The Houston Texans agreed to trade for Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday. The addition of an All-Pro receiver to the team’s offense is already having a seismic shift on NFL odds to win Super Bowl 59. It’s also going to drive additional interest in Texas sports betting. Blockbuster trades always have ripple […]
Senate Gaming Committee Passes Mississippi Sports Betting Bill
2024/04/04
The legalization of online Mississippi sports betting is now one step closer to success. The Senate Gaming Committee recently passed House Bill 774 (HB 774), a measure that would green light the roll out of online sports betting in Mississippi. If this track continues, the Magnolia State would become the 30th state in the USA […]
Will Alaska Sports Betting Ever Be Legalized?
2024/04/02
Almost 40 states have now legalized some form of sports betting. Even more have active bills that could greenlight it. But some states have shown little to no appetite to discuss it, let alone actually consider it. And that remains the case for Alaska sports betting. To The Last Frontier’s credit, they have proposed at […]
Arkansas Sports Betting Regulators Sent Cease and Desist Letters to Daily Fantasy Sports Sites
2024/04/01
The Arkansas sports betting market no longer allows daily fantasy sports sites to offer their wildly popular pick ‘em games. Stop us if you’ve heard this story before. On second thought, maybe don’t. Because we know you (probably) have heard this one before. All across the USA, states are cracking down on daily fantasy sports […]
The Arizona Sports Betting Market is Expanding
2024/04/01
Ever since launching in September 2021, Arizona sports betting has existed in what you’d call a comfortable status quo. But no more. The Arizona sports betting market is officially undergoing expansion. This is not to say the Grand Canyon State didn’t make any changes for nearly three years. They did. Most prominently, officials spent ample […]
NCAA Rethinks College Sports Gambling After NBA Prop Betting Allegations in California
2024/04/01
On the heels of illicit NBA prop betting for two games played in California, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) is reportedly looking to ban these wager types on all of their college sports. There are a lot of moving parts here. Isn’t sports betting in California illegal? Why is the NCAA reacting to issues […]
Colorado Sports Betting Regulators Could Ban Daily Fantasy Sports Pick 'Em Games
2024/04/01
Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the United States continue to see their Pick ‘Em games get banned amid a crackdown on the interpretation of “fantasy sports.” States like New York, Massachusetts, Florida and many others have already taken aim at or forced out active daily fantasy sports (DFS) sites. Now, Colorado sports betting regulators could […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Regulation Undergoing Structural Changes
2024/03/27
The regulatory structure of Kentucky sports betting is about to undergo a significant change. Earlier this month, House Bill 281 garnered the necessary votes and was recently signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear. The initiative will reorient how sports gambling is monitored in the Bluegrass State. Mainly, it will shift around the responsibilities of […]
Lawmakers Weighing Bill to Restrict Kansas Sports Betting Advertisements
2024/03/25
Lawmakers in the Sunflower State are currently discussing a bill that would forever change the landscape of Kansas sports betting advertisements. More than that, if successful, the initiative could also shift how online sportsbooks in the USA are allowed to promote their services across the entire country. The measure in question, Senate Bill 432, aims […]
State Lawmakers Preparing to Vote on 2024 Georgia Sports Betting Bill
2024/03/25
If Georgia sports betting is legalized in 2024, it may be the opportunities presented through betting on March Madness that drives the current initiative home. To be sure, betting on March Madness in 2024 is not and will not be a legal option for residents of The Peach State. The 2024 NCAA basketball tournament is […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani Translator Amid California Sports Betting Scandal
2024/03/25
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired the interpreter for MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani amid allegations of theft and involvement in an ongoing California sports betting scandal. This explosive report comes from ESPN’s Tisha Thompson, who expertly detailed a series of, frankly, wild events. Ippei Mizuhara, 33, is not just the longtime translator for the 29-year-old […]
State Senator Believes Missouri Sports Betting will be Legalized...in 2025
2024/03/25
By and large, the outlook for legal Missouri sports betting has vacillated between hopeless pessimism and cautious optimism. But it’s apparently about to get a whole lot brighter. Missouri State Senator Tony Luetkemeyer recently said that he believes the Show-Me State will legalize sports gambling soon. No, it’s not expected to happen in 2024. But […]
